Palmaria palmata

Dulse
Lappentang
Pilmroodwier
Palmariale
Palmera de mar

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Substrate and environment

The species is generally attached to a reef
Species generally living in a group
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

Height of the alga : 50 cm

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- - Chemistry/pharmacy

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!